Camping on Moreton

The secrets out.

That is interesting .. I just had 4 days on Moreton, came off there and drove up for another 5 days on Fraser. I am a regular to Fraser and went to Moreton on the advice of a friend.

We did not do that well fishing, but then we don't do any good at Fraser either, so that was no surprise. But Moreton is pretty, and quiet, and not too crowded (we were there mid-week), but on the Saturday morning we were pulling our, our site at Ben Ewa started filling up so we figured we were getting out at the right time.

I found the soft sand driving fairly wearing after 4 days ... despite there having been a fair bit of rain. I have decided that my presonal preference is Fraser, mainly because it is bigger and you have more places and sights to see, which is the main reason that I go there.

Still, a very pretty place, and I am glad I went and saw it, but don't think I need to do it again.

Cheers
Jack

Johno,

Yes it is a great spot. We went for the first time in September for a week and we are going back again next Thursday.

We stayed at Ben Ewa and will probably go there again. If it is full we will head for Comboyuro.

Fraser and Moreton are different places each with their own feel and in my book both are great. We like Moreton as from where we live in Brisbane, we can be on the barge in about 30 minutes and then a bit over an hour later we are on the island.

Really pleased you liked it.

Should not tell you ,but the absolute best camp sites are on the eastern side ,blue laggon.

Now you've really let the secret out, Alloy! Was hoping all the new arrivals would be staying over on the western side...

Indeed a great place, Moreton. It was after being introduced to the island in 2000 that we decided we really did need a 4WD! - and shortly afterwards our Moreton Marauder (1977 ex-Army Land Rover Series III ute - unstoppable!!) was part of the family.

We've been back once or twice a year ever since and usually camp at Blue Lagoon. One disappointment is the ever rising price of the camping and driving permits and the ever falling levels of maintenance provided by Qld NPWS. When we first went to Blue Lagoon we were impressed with the quality and cleanliness of the amenities block (albeit cold showers, but every shower had a chain to hang your shower bag from). On our last visit, we were disappointed by the shabby state of the facilities - almost non-existent cleaning, plenty of broken/rusted fitting and only one shower (M or F) with the remains of a shower bag chain still intact. And, as mentioned, the fees had gone up considerably.

Also, be aware that the island is popular for school camps. If you want solitude, it my pay to enquire whether there are any school groups booked in at your preferred camping area.

But, these are all just minor irritants in any otherwise wonderful place.
Ian

Johno

Growing up in Qld and going to Fraser and Moreton seems to be a tradition now, Moreton and fraser and in my opinion are two of the best spots in Queensland, however don't right off Fraser, personally I still think Fraser has the edge on moreton especially in the winter months. As for the dingoes, kids have to be supervised at all times on an island like fraser or moreton, they have more chance of being hit by a car than bitten by a dingo. As kids there was a rubbish dump on Fraser and the dingoes never really posed a problem, for those that can remember there was always a lone dingo to meet you at the barge at hook point. As far as people are concerned try moreton in school holidays impossible, to many people, all victorians enjoying queenslands weather. (Just a joke)

i'm sorry. i'm a fraser person rather than Moreton.

Bigger and better in my personal opinion. More to do.

Central station camp ground is better and safer since upgrade a few years ago.

a bit of eye candy as well with the european backpackers